Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene visited the Monaco Red Cross on Friday 15th November to hand out festive parcels to senior citizens, continuing a long-standing tradition of National Day outreach. Camille Gottlieb also took part in the visit, which extended support to elderly residents in neighbouring French towns.
In the lead-up to Monaco’s National Day celebrations, the Princely couple made a quiet visit to the headquarters of the Monaco Red Cross on Friday morning to distribute parcels to elderly residents of the Principality. Each gift, assembled by Red Cross volunteers, contained a variety of sweet and savoury items.
The event is part of a broader tradition marking National Day, when the Princely Family carries out a series of engagements with community groups. The distribution of gift parcels to the elderly has become a familiar fixture in the calendar.
Camille Gottlieb joins the annual effort
Camille Gottlieb, daughter of Princess Stephanie, joined her uncle and aunt during the visit. Gottlieb has been a regular participant in charitable work linked to the Monaco Red Cross, where she is also known for her involvement in campaigns on road safety and youth support.
Gesture extends beyond Monaco’s borders
While the recipients at the Monaco Red Cross were residents of the Principality, similar parcels are being distributed this week to elderly people in neighbouring French towns, including Beausoleil, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, La Turbie, Peille and Cap-d’Ail. Local social services are supporting the outreach.
A consistent tradition
The Monaco Red Cross, established in 1948, maintains close ties with the Princely Family. Prince Albert II serves as its president, and Princess Charlene has regularly participated in its charitable activities. The annual gift-giving tradition has taken place for decades and remains one of the more personal engagements on the royal calendar.
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Photos credit: Frédéric Nebinger, Prince’s Palace